Patents by Inventor Andrew I. Nehring
Andrew I. Nehring has filed for patents to protect the following inventions. This listing includes patent applications that are pending as well as patents that have already been granted by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO).
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Patent number: 10743376Abstract: A closed-loop cooling system is internal to the enclosure of an induction drive system. Two inverter modules of the induction drive system each includes three insulated gate bipolar transistor (IGBT) modules for producing an AC output from a DC source, the AC output received by an induction coil for heating a metal.Type: GrantFiled: April 3, 2018Date of Patent: August 11, 2020Assignee: ATSE, LLCInventors: Franklin B. Jones, Eric D. Donahue, Andrew I. Nehring, Daniel T. Jones, Robert A. Hummel
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Patent number: 10454388Abstract: A power inverter comprises a plurality of high power switching modules that form an alternating current (AC) output; a plurality of terminals in communication with the high power switching modules for outputting the AC output; a capacitor bank that provides a conditioned voltage to the high power switching modules for producing the AC output in response to receiving and storing electrical energy related to a direct current (DC) supply; and a case positioned over the high power switching modules. The capacitor bank is mounted to the case, and the capacitor bank is positioned over the high power switching modules so that the high power switching terminals are proximal the capacitor bank for reducing inductance. A gate driver module at a top region of the high power switching modules includes a plurality of planar transformers for reducing a distance between the capacitor bank and the gate driver.Type: GrantFiled: June 15, 2018Date of Patent: October 22, 2019Assignee: ATSE, LLCInventors: Franklin B. Jones, Andrew I. Nehring, Daniel T. Jones, Robert A. Hummel, Eric D. Donahue
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Publication number: 20180309388Abstract: A power inverter comprises a plurality of high power switching modules that form an alternating current (AC) output; a plurality of terminals in communication with the high power switching modules for outputting the AC output; a capacitor bank that provides a conditioned voltage to the high power switching modules for producing the AC output in response to receiving and storing electrical energy related to a direct current (DC) supply; and a case positioned over the high power switching modules. The capacitor bank is mounted to the case, and the capacitor bank is positioned over the high power switching modules so that the high power switching terminals are proximal the capacitor bank for reducing inductance. A gate driver module at a top region of the high power switching modules includes a plurality of planar transformers for reducing a distance between the capacitor bank and the gate driver.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 15, 2018Publication date: October 25, 2018Inventors: Franklin B. Jones, Andrew I. Nehring, Daniel T. Jones, Robert A. Hummel, Eric D. Donahue
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Publication number: 20180288833Abstract: An induction drive system comprises an enclosure; a closed-loop cooling system internal to the enclosure; and two inverter modules that each includes three insulated gate bipolar transistor (IGBT) modules for producing an AC output from a DC source, the AC output received by an induction coil for heating a metal.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 3, 2018Publication date: October 4, 2018Inventors: Franklin B. Jones, Eric D. Donahue, Andrew I. Nehring, Daniel T. Jones, Robert A. Hummel
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Patent number: 10027251Abstract: A power inverter comprises a plurality of high power switching modules that form an alternating current (AC) output; a plurality of terminals in communication with the high power switching modules for outputting the AC output; a capacitor bank that provides a conditioned voltage to the high power switching modules for producing the AC output in response to receiving and storing electrical energy related to a direct current (DC) supply; and a case positioned over the high power switching modules. The capacitor bank is mounted to the case, and the capacitor bank is positioned over the high power switching modules so that the high power switching terminals are proximal the capacitor bank for reducing inductance. A gate driver module at a top region of the high power switching modules includes a plurality of planar transformers for reducing a distance between the capacitor bank and the gate driver.Type: GrantFiled: January 5, 2017Date of Patent: July 17, 2018Assignee: ATSE, LLCInventors: Franklin B. Jones, Andrew I. Nehring, Daniel T. Jones, Robert A. Hummel, Eric D. Donahue
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Patent number: 9915156Abstract: An annular stator assembly includes a plurality of stator segments. Each stator segment includes a plurality of laminates having magnetic permeable properties; a plurality of thermally conductive laminates positioned between the permeable laminates; and a cooling pipe extending through the laminates for transferring heat from the laminates to coolant flowing through the cooling pipe. The stator segments are constructed independently. Coils are wound on each segment. The stator segments with the wound coils are subsequently arranged to form the annular stator assembly.Type: GrantFiled: May 3, 2013Date of Patent: March 13, 2018Assignee: Moog Inc.Inventors: Franklin B. Jones, Stuart A. Jones, Andrew I. Nehring
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Publication number: 20170194878Abstract: A power inverter comprises a plurality of high power switching modules that form an alternating current (AC) output; a plurality of terminals in communication with the high power switching modules for outputting the AC output; a capacitor bank that provides a conditioned voltage to the high power switching modules for producing the AC output in response to receiving and storing electrical energy related to a direct current (DC) supply; and a case positioned over the high power switching modules. The capacitor bank is mounted to the case, and the capacitor bank is positioned over the high power switching modules so that the high power switching terminals are proximal the capacitor bank for reducing inductance. A gate driver module at a top region of the high power switching modules includes a plurality of planar transformers for reducing a distance between the capacitor bank and the gate driver.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 5, 2017Publication date: July 6, 2017Inventors: Franklin B. Jones, Andrew I. Nehring, Daniel T. Jones, Robert A. Hummel, Eric D. Donahue
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Patent number: 9357668Abstract: Provided are a power management system and method. At least one frame module includes at least one bay and a plurality of first connectors at a rear portion of the at least one bay and at least one power conversion unit positioned in the at least one bay. The at least one power conversion unit includes a plurality of second connectors. Each second connector is removably coupled to a first connector of the plurality of first connectors. The first and second connectors include a combination of high power, cooling, and control connectors.Type: GrantFiled: May 29, 2013Date of Patent: May 31, 2016Assignee: Moog Inc.Inventors: Franklin B. Jones, Stuart A. Jones, Andrew I. Nehring, Daniel Jones
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Publication number: 20130322016Abstract: Provided are a power management system and method. At least one frame module includes at least one bay and a plurality of first connectors at a rear portion of the at least one bay and at least one power conversion unit positioned in the at least one bay. The at least one power conversion unit includes a plurality of second connectors. Each second connector is removably coupled to a first connector of the plurality of first connectors. The first and second connectors include a combination of high power, cooling, and control connectors.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 29, 2013Publication date: December 5, 2013Inventors: Franklin B. Jones, Stuart A. Jones, Andrew I. Nehring, Daniel Jones
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Publication number: 20130293052Abstract: A rotor magnet retention device comprises a retainer body and a fastening device. The retainer body includes a bottom region, at least two angled side regions extending from the bottom region, and at least one opening extending through a bottom surface of the retainer body. The fastening device extends through the opening at a bottom surface of the retainer body to a rotor to flexibly position the retainer body relative to the rotor. A first angled side surface conformably communicates with a first magnet coupled to the rotor and a second angled side surface conformably communicates with a second magnet coupled to the rotor.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 1, 2013Publication date: November 7, 2013Inventors: Andrew I. Nehring, Stuart A. Jones, Franklin B. Jones
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Publication number: 20130294899Abstract: An annular stator assembly includes a plurality of stator segments. Each stator segment includes a plurality of laminates having magnetic permeable properties; a plurality of thermally conductive laminates positioned between the permeable laminates; and a cooling pipe extending through the laminates for transferring heat from the laminates to coolant flowing through the cooling pipe. The stator segments are constructed independently. Coils are wound on each segment. The stator segments with the wound coils are subsequently arranged to form the annular stator assembly.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 3, 2013Publication date: November 7, 2013Inventors: Franklin B. Jones, Stuart A. Jones, Andrew I. Nehring